Northern Province Minister Freedom Sikazwe says the Province has seen massive development in the four years of the Patriotic Front government. Mr. Sikazwe says the province has seen the construction and rehabilitation of roads which people are appreciating. He adds that the problem of unclean water people in the province were facing is also being addressed. Mr Sikazwe further states ...

Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to foster social and economic development in the country. Mr. Kasolo says government will continue to engage stakeholders in taking development closer to the people. He says the core business of the ruling party is to see to it that the country experiences rapid growth within a shortest period of ...

The Afro Barometer survey on the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country has revealed that 89% of Zambian women condone physical violence by those closest to them. The report shows that wives strongly agree that husbands have the right to punish them as a form of discipline, a clear indication that such beliefs are deeply embedded in ...

State House Deputy Minister Mulenga Sata has challenged the opposition political parties claiming that there is too much corruption at State House to give evidence of their claims. Mr. Sata says it is unfair for the opposition to continue saying there is too much corruption at State House and yet they are failing to validate their claims. Mr. Sata states ...

Cosafa have clarified erroneous media reports on Monday that suggested South Africa and Zambia will play no further part in the Cosafa Cup 2015 tournament being staged in the North West province. Although the pair lost their quarterfinal matches on Sunday, both in penalty shootouts after 0-0 draws to Namibia and Botswana respectively, they potentially have two more games to ...

The Grand Coalition on a people driven constitution says it is sad that Zambia commemorated African Freedom Day yesterday without a clear roadmap on enacting a new constitution. Grand Coalition Eastern Province Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma says this was an opportunity for the government to give a clear direction of enacting a people driven constitution. Mr. Nkhoma says the freedom fighters ...

Government says it has made tremendous progress in ensuring that private universities operating in the country meet the required standards. Education Deputy Minister David Mabumba says government appreciates the investments being made by private individuals and companies in coming up with more universities and colleges in the country. Mr. Mabumba says in this regard government through the higher education authority ...

Lusaka Province Patriotic Front (PF) Youth Chairman Kennedy Kamba has urged the youths to be self disciplined. Mr. Kamba points out that the party will not tolerate any indiscipline among the youths regardless of the situation. Mr. Kamba explains that those that feel they are not being treated well by their colleagues should follow protocol and ensure that they resolve ...

Chief Sairi of the Ngoni Speaking of Chipata District has commended Government for the electrification programme of developmental projects in his chiefdom. Chief Sairi says he is happy that the Government has electrified a number of projects in his chiefdom. The traditional leader has also expressed confidence that Government will do everything possible to light up various houses in his ...

Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda has come to the aide of Republican President Edgar Lungu saying the Head of State is not involved in the probing of suspended Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mutembo Nchito. Mr. Chanda has clarified that the involvement of President Lungu in the matter ended after appointing members of ...